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LS57 BKF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 86,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 83,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,815 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 79,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,482 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 71,481 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,145 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 39,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 39,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,816 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,458 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,070 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LS57 BKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS57 BKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS57 BKF registered?

LS57 BKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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